From the 17th century bags were often closed with a silver clasp. At the middle was a hook, from which the bag could be hung on the waistband. This was later replaced by a chain. The motifs on the clasps indicate where they were made. Later these kinds of bags became part of regional dress.

Specifications
Title | bag frame |
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Material and technique | Engraved silver |
Object type |
Bag frame
> Bag
> Container for personal use
> Jewelry and accessories
> Personal use
> Utensil
|
Location | This object is in storage |
Dimensions |
Width 17,2 cm Length 15,5 cm |
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Artists |
Silversmith:
Willem Kruyt
|
Accession number | MBZ 504 (KN&V) |
Credits | Purchased 2008 |
Department | Applied Arts & Design |
Acquisition date | 2008 |
Creation date | in 1806 |
Internal exhibitions |
Hand Made - Long Live Craft (2013) |
Research |
Show research Alma |
Material | |
Object | |
Technique |
Engraving
> Engraved
> Manual
> Intaglio printing techniques
> Printing technique
> Technique
> Material and technique
Engraving
> Engraved
> Manual
> Intaglio printing techniques
> Printing technique
> Technique
> Material and technique
|
Place of manufacture | Schoonhoven > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |